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5.While Andrew was getting ready for work one Friday morning,he announced to his wife that he had finally decided to ask his boss for a salary raise.All day Andrew felt nervous and anxious as he thought about the upcoming showdown.What if Mr.Larchmont refused to grant his request?Andrew had worked so hard in the last 18months and landed some great accounts for Braer and Hopkins Advertising Agency.Of course,he deserved a wage increase.
The thought of walking into Larchmont's office left Andrew weak in the knees.Late in the afternoon he was finally courageous enough to approach his superior.To his delight and surprise,the ever-frugal(一向节俭的)Harvey Larchmont agreed to give Andrew a raise!
Andrew arrived home that evening-despite breaking all city and state speed limits-to a beautiful table set with their best china,and candles lit.His wife,Tina,had prepared a delicate meal including his favorite dishes.Immediately he figured someone from the office had tippedher off!
Next to his plate Andrew found a beautiful lettered note.It was from his wife.It read:"Congratulations,my love!I knew you'd get the raise!I prepared this dinner to show just how much I love you.I am so proud of your accomplishments!"He read it and stopped to reflect on how sensitive and caring Tina was.
After dinner,Andrew was on his way to the kitchen to get dessert when he observed that a second card had slipped out of Tina's pocket onto the floor.He bent forward to pick it up.It read:"Don't worry about not getting the raise!You do deserve one!You are a wonderful provider and I prepared this dinner to show you just how much I love you even though you did not get the increase."
Suddenly tears swelled in Andrew's eyes.Total acceptance!Tina's support for him was not conditional upon his success at work.
The fear of rejection is often softened and we can undergo almost any setback or rejection when we know someone loves us regardless of our success or failure.

21.What was Andrew's plan that Friday?D
A.To get a job with the Braer and Hopkins Advertising Agency.
B.To celebrate his success with his wife at home.
C.To ask his boss to come for dinner.
D.To request a wage increase from his boss.
22.On his way back home,AndrewA.
A.was too anxious to share the news               B.felt weak in the knees
C.was punished by the traffic policeman            D.couldn't wait to enjoy a meal
23.Which of the following statements about the story is FALSE?B
A.Andrew was afraid that his request would lead to disaster.
B.One of Andrew's colleagues had told his wife the good news.
C.Andrew had worked very hard and done his part for the company.
D.Andrew's boss agreed to his request.
24.We can conclude from the text thatC.
A.we should never be afraid to ask for what is due to us
B.work hard and you will be rewarded
C.unconditional love brings courage and strength
D.many fears turn out to be unfounded.

分析 本文叙述了Andrew在公司的工作取得了一定的成绩之后,他告诉他的妻子他要请求老板给他涨工资,他经过了思想的准备工作就和老板说了,没有想到老板答应了,他很高兴,准备回家和妻子分享这个好消息,没有想到妻子为他准备好饭菜,而人没有在家,却留了两张不同的卡片给他,卡片上写着无论是哪种结果,她都会很爱自己的丈夫.

解答 21.D.细节理解题.根据文章第一段While Andrew was getting ready for work one Friday morning,he announced to his wife that he had finally decided to ask his boss for a salary raise.他要向老板请求涨工资,故选D.
22.A.细节理解题.根据Andrew arrived home that evening-despite breaking all city and state speed limits-to a beautiful table set with their best china,and candles lit.知,Andrew不怕超速,急于赶往家中,想把这个涨工资的好消息快点和妻子分享,故选A.
23.B.推理判断题.根据从他的妻子给他的两张卡片的内容上看他的妻子不知道这个好消息,故选B.
24.C.推理判断题.根据最后一段The fear of rejection is often softened and we can undergo almost any setback or rejection when we know someone loves us regardless of our success or failure.可知,害怕被拒绝往往是软弱的表现和当我们知道有人爱我们不管我们是成功还是失败,我们可以接受或拒绝任何挫折,故选C.

点评 做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍,做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析,结合选项选出正确答案.推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案,切忌胡乱猜测,一定要做到有理有据.

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